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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 968.88 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 968.88 and 321.18 is: 482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 968.88 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/968.88 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 968.88 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 311,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,184.88/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.05

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